Marisol Estrada Castaneda
Oral Surgery Specialist of Pueblo
Colorado Springs,CO
3
Certifications
6
years of professional experience
experienced bilingual (spanish and english) lead oral surgery assistant with 5 years of dental experience, including 2.5 years specializing in oral surgery. skilled in surgical assisting, patient care, sedation monitoring, infection control, and instrument sterilization. experienced in supporting clinical operations, coordinating patient flow, maintaining safety standards, and mentoring team members. dedicated to providing exceptional patient care while ensuring efficient, organized, and high-quality surgical procedures.
Work History
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
2 Years 8 Months- Assist with chairside support during oral surgery procedures, anticipating provider needs and maintaining a calm patient experience.
- Prepare instruments and materials for procedures, following sterilization and infection control protocols throughout the day.
- Support patient intake by reviewing medical histories, confirming procedure details, and answering basic visit questions.
- Coordinate appointment schedules with clinical workflow to support timely patient flow and minimize delays.
- Communicate procedure instructions clearly in English and Spanish to support patient understanding before and after treatment.
- Verify insurance information and coordinate dental insurance details to support accurate patient checkout and billing workflows.
- Maintain supply inventory by organizing operative materials and restocking items used in daily surgical preparation.
- Help train new team members on room turnover, sterilization routines, and day-to-day clinical workflows.
- Support front desk reception tasks when needed, including patient greetings, call routing, and visit preparation.
- Code procedures accurately and support documentation tasks that keep office records current and organized.
Dental Assistant
8 Months- Assisted dentists during pediatric procedures by passing instruments and maintaining organized treatment flow.
- Supported patient comfort by explaining basic visit steps and responding calmly to questions from children and parents.
- Monitored sterilization cycles and documented instrument processing steps to maintain a clean clinical environment.
- Maintained HIPAA-compliant handling of patient information during charting and office communication.
- Organized instrument trays, supplies, and operatories to keep daily workflow moving smoothly.
- Entered procedure notes and patient information into office systems with attention to accuracy.
Dental Assistant
2 Years- Manage infection control by preparing 100% of instruments and equipment for sterilization before and after procedures.
- Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques to support smooth, precise chairside care.
- Place amalgam and composite filling materials for restorative procedures, as well as stainless steel crowns and pulpotomies also performed during sedation visits.
- Support sedation appointments by preparing supplies, maintaining patient comfort, and keeping the operatory ready throughout treatment.
Education
CPR Certified
Dental Assistant Certification
Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Certification
Radiography
High School Diploma
Skills
Dental radiography
Restorative materials handling
Digital radiography
Treatment room setup
Instrument sterilization
Infection control protocols
HIPAA compliance
Sterilization monitoring
OSHA compliance
Appointment scheduling
Patient records management
Insurance verification
Dental insurance coordination
Bilingual communication
Dental office administration
Microsoft Office proficiency
Front desk reception
Procedure coding
Schedule coordination
Certification
Dental Assistant Certification
Timeline
Lead Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral Surgery Specialist of Pueblo
02.2024 - CurrentRead More
Dental Assistant
Childrens Dentistry of Av
02.2023 - 10.2023Read More
Dental Assistant
Young at Heart Dentistry
02.2021 - 02.2023Read More
Coronado High School
High School Diploma
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Assist to Succeed
Radiography
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Assist to Succeed
Nitrous Oxide (N2O) Certification
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Assist to Succeed
Dental Assistant Certification
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American red cross
CPR Certified
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